Qian Wendao and Ander, the leaders of the two factions, both demanded that Yang Xian become the governor of State No. 5.
Yang Xian looked both helpless and furious.
Qian Wendao added, "Yang Xian, do your job properly when you get to State No. 5. Stop thinking about slacking off. If State No. 5 becomes a source of turmoil for the Safe Zone under your watch, I will kill you."
Ander offered no objection to Qian Wendao's words. Presumably, he also agreed that Yang Xian should get State No. 5's administration in order.
Yang Xian clenched his fists.
He was being forced into the role, with no room for negotiation. Even if he did not want the job, he could no longer find any grounds to refuse.
Qian Wendao spoke again. "That covers everything I wanted to discuss at this meeting. Ander, do you have anything else to say?"
"No."
"Good. We've achieved all our objectives today and brought this meeting to a successful conclusion. Meeting adjourned."
Qian Wendao ended the meeting without further ado.
Everyone rose and left one after another.
Qin Siyang passed Qian Wendao without exchanging a word.
Olof asked Qian Wendao, "Aren't you going to brief him on the Ministry of Armaments so he doesn't go in blind?"
Watching Qin Siyang walk away, Qian Wendao said, "He's always known what he's doing. If he really needs my help, he won't let a grudge stop him from coming to me. He probably already has a plan."
Qin Siyang walked with his head lowered, planning his next steps.
After quickly settling his plans for the future, Qin Siyang leaned toward Li Tianming beside him and activated Conversation Shielding.
"Old Li, I mentioned this before. Before Professor Lu left, he said he'd left some things for us in his